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Confirmed: ATSU is dead

A sad day to the footballing world as the we announce the demise of ATSU the Ghanian international footballer and former Newcastle United player. The recent devastating earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey is the main cause of his untimely death. The body of the Ghanian international footballer was in search all these days but later found under rumble. Condolences to his family. RIP LEGEND
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Bank shut down in Ogun state after protest

Banks, ATM points shut in Ogun after protest
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February 8, 2023

Commercial banks in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital shut down on Wednesday following the wild protests that hit the city 24 hours ago. 

Checks by The Nation at Lalubu street, the Abeokuta Central Business District(CBD), Sapon, Panseke and Ibara areas of the state capital, showed that all the banks were under lock and key while their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) were also not functioning.

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Many of the ATMs were attacked and vandalised by the protesters on Tuesday, forcing some bank staffers to flee through the back exit for safety.

Armed security operatives were also sighted manning the banks, especially First Bank’s branches to secure them as the fiercest attacked by youths protesting the cash and fuel scarcity in the city

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